HSV & Entrepreneurs
Huntsville, Alabama, has a history of fostering innovative companies across various industries. While not an exhaustive list, here are some notable companies that either originated in Huntsville or have a significant presence in the area:
1. ADTRAN, Inc.: Founded in Huntsville in 1985, ADTRAN is a global provider of networking and communications equipment. The company is known for its contributions to the telecommunications industry.
2. Baron Weather Services: Founded by former Huntsville television meteorologist Bob Baron, Baron Weather pioneered many software and hardware solutions widely used today by broadcasters and government agencies.
3. Aviagen: Aviagen, a global leader in poultry genetics, has a major breeding facility in Huntsville. While the company's headquarters are in Scotland, its Huntsville location plays a crucial role in its operations.
4. Digium: Founded in Huntsville in 1999, Digium is a technology company that specializes in telecommunications products and services, including the open-source Asterisk communication framework.
5. Intergraph Corporation: Although now part of Hexagon AB, Intergraph was founded in Huntsville in 1969. It was a pioneer in the development of computer-aided design (CAD) and geographic information system (GIS) software.
6. Sanmina Corporation: Its Huntsville operations began in 1961 as SCI, or Space Craft Incorporated, as a supplier to NASA. In the 1980s SCI morphed into the world’s largest electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider, manufacturing the vast majority of the original PCs for various brands including IBM. Sanmina’s current manufacturing in Huntsville includes medical devices and state-of-the-art military aircraft radios.
7. Inventev: A more recent addition, Inventev, founded in 2014, focuses on developing innovative electric vehicle (EV) technologies and solutions. Their efforts include advanced energy storage systems for commercial vehicles.
8. HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology: While not a traditional company, the HudsonAlpha Institute is a major research institution in Huntsville, conducting cutting-edge genomics and genetics research. It also fosters biotech startups in its facilities.
9. Dig-It Underground, Inc.: This Huntsville-based company specializes in manufacturing underground utility construction equipment, particularly trenchers and plows.
10. Curis Inc.: Curis, a biotechnology company, has a facility in Huntsville. It focuses on developing novel targeted drug candidates for cancer treatment.
11. RUAG Space USA: RUAG Space is a global supplier of space products and services. The company's U.S. operations, including production facilities, are located in Huntsville.